Algo Group Manager, Germany

at  Optibus

OPTIMIZATION IS AT THE HEART OF WHAT WE DO

Optibus originated by solving the unsolvable problem of improving and optimizing public transportation; optimization is a key driver to the success of Optibus and strongly embedded all across the Optibus’ platform. Our advanced optimization algorithms and machine learning are powering the world’s leading transportation providers, optimizing and improving billions of passenger trips each year, reducing millions of tons of carbon emission, delivering better service for passengers and drivers, while lowering operational costs.

THE ALGO GROUP MANAGER

We are looking for an algo group manager to lead our Algo Team with a strong focus on optimization and machine learning. A manager who has vast hands-on experience and a deep knowledge of optimization with a specific focus on optimization techniques, heuristics,search algorithms and integer programming while also having experience leading research teams.
Although this role is set for Berlin (Germany) we are accepting candidates for positions in Israel and Europe.

Requirements:

• 3+ years of managing algo development teams
• Strong background in mathematical programming, linear and integer programming in particular.
• Experience in implementing high-performance linear and integer algorithms.
• Significant experience of production grade programming especially programming in Python and C++.
• At least 5 years of experience in the field of mathematical programming.
• Ph.D/M.Sc degree in Operations Research, Math, Computer Science or related.
• Knowledge of machine learning techniques

This position is part of the R&D management team, reporting to the VP of R&D and will work closely with the CTO & co-founder. You will lead the group efforts for Optibus products and clients, working on public transport operation products; and will manage multiple algo teams striving to improve delivery, processes and velocity. As a Senior Manager you will lead our world-class talented team and lead engineering processes while delivering a high-quality product with a focus on business impact. Your organization will consist of a group of Team Leads, Algo Developers and Software Engineers.

Requirements:

• 3+ years of managing algo development teams
• Strong background in mathematical programming, linear and integer programming in particular.
• Experience in implementing high-performance linear and integer algorithms.
• Significant experience of production grade programming especially programming in Python and C++.
• At least 5 years of experience in the field of mathematical programming.
• Ph.D/M.Sc degree in Operations Research, Math, Computer Science or related.
• Knowledge of machine learning techniques.